Joe Theismann's Shrimp Scampi Melt Dip
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"I serve this appetizer at my restaurant, where it's extremely popular on game days. It’s one of my personal favorites, too.”, says Theismann. Make it at home or try it for yourself at his Alexandria, VA restaurant. Click here for more NFL stars' favorite Super Bowl party recipes
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For Bino’s Special Butter:
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 Tbsp shallots
Salt and Pepper to taste
4 Tbsp butter
For the dip:
1 Tbsp Canola oil
3 Jumbo shrimp (U-15)
1 tsp shallots, chopped
1 tsp garlic, chopped
1 oz white wine
Pinch salt & pepper
Pinch red pepper flakes
2 Tbsp Bino’s special butter, divided
1 lemon wedge
Bread crumbs
2 slices provolone
5 slices French bread spread with garlic butter
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 Tbsp shallots
Salt and Pepper to taste
4 Tbsp butter
For the dip:
1 Tbsp Canola oil
3 Jumbo shrimp (U-15)
1 tsp shallots, chopped
1 tsp garlic, chopped
1 oz white wine
Pinch salt & pepper
Pinch red pepper flakes
2 Tbsp Bino’s special butter, divided
1 lemon wedge
Bread crumbs
2 slices provolone
5 slices French bread spread with garlic butter
directions:
1. To make Bino's Special Butter: Sauté one clove chopped garlic, 1 tablespoon shallots, and salt and pepper in a pan for 1.5 minutes. Add mixture to 4 Tbsp cold butter and mix well. Set aside.
1. In a skillet over medium heat, add canola oil.
2. Cut the three shrimp lengthwise (6 pieces total).
3. Add shrimp; sauté for 1 minute. Add shallots and garlic; sauté for 30 seconds
4. Add 1 oz. white wine, salt & pepper, red pepper flakes, 1 Tbsp of Bino butter. Squeeze lemon wedge over top and sauté for 1 minute.
5. Layer shrimp in bottom of an oven proof bowl. Pour garlic-shallot mixture over shrimp; sprinkle with bread crumbs as desired.
6. Top breadcrumbs with 1 Tbsp bino butter, 2 slices provolone cheese, and place in oven for 3 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbling.
7. Place under broiler until cheese is lightly browned. Carefully remove from oven, and sit bowl on a plate. Serve with 5 slices French bread, toasted, and spread with garlic butter (regular butter will do, too!).
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Serves 5.
Off the gridiron, Theismann serves as a national ambassador for the “Find the AAAnswers” public education campaign aimed at increasing awareness and preventive screening for a deadly vascular condition called abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). Learn more at http://www.findtheaaanswers.org.
